Tobacco pipe receptor



Sept. 30, 1952 GNPQLBPMERO'S v2,612,171

TOBACCO PIPE RECEPTOR Filed July 16, 1948 Patented Sept. 30, v1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE; ;-1,V

TOBACCO PIPE RECEPTOR GeorgeNJolymeros, St. Paul, Minn., assigner of one-half to Julius Loipersbeck, St. Paul, Minn.

Application July 16, 1948, Serial No. 39,092

3 claims. (o1. 11n-184) 1 This invention relates totobacco pipe receptors, and particularly to a receptor having a device, which serves as a revolving cleaner, an air regulator and a mounting clip. Attachments and burners have been made for tobacco pipes, for the purpose of eliminating objectionable features of pipe smoking. These have accomplished the purpose to a certain extent, but have not been suiiciently practical to prove popular. Ease of removal and cleaning-have been lacking,no change in adjustment for ventilation has been provided for, and some have not had sufficient ventilation space surrounding same. Pipes, with the entire bowl made of metal with a removable insert, likewise have accomplished the purpose to a certain extent, but have been lacking in the features above stated and also have been expensive to produce, so have notbecome very popular. Pipes, with replaceable cartridges to soak up moisture and nicotine, do, with frequent cartridge changes, improve conditions for the smoker, but do not attack the cause of the objectionable features, have a strong smell, and replacing cartridges is a rather messy affair.v One important object of my invention is to provide a tobacco pipe receptor witha device, by Which it may be easily removed, instantly cleaned and air circulation regulated. u Y Another important object is toprovide a tobacco pipe receptor with an air space, extending substantially all around it, so'that a clean, dry, cool smoke may be enjoyed as a result of such air chamber. y Another object is to provide a tobaccopipe receptor with'such desirable features which can be economically manufactured. p Other objects will be apparent from the description and appended claims. l For a full disclosure Of my invention, reference isl made to the description following and `to the drawing, vin whichg f Fig.'1 is a plan view of a tobacco pipe'withlmy receptor inserted. l

Fig.v2' is anY elevational view of same, y,with the bowl of the pipe Vandthe receptor shown insection on line 2- -2 of Fig. l.l p 3f is an elevationalview of the receptor removed from the pipe witha part shown in section on line 2'2 of Fig. 1fth'rough a struck in portion. fl' l K l h Fig. i is a bottom view ofthe receptor.

2 Referring more particularly to the drawings I provide a receptor I0 made of thin pressed metal, preferably of aluminum. This receptor has an annular collar II extending over the rim of the bowl and has a tapered contour, vwith a fillet I2, gripping the inside edge of' the bowl, so that su-bstantialh7 all of the receptor is enveloped with an air space. Perforations I3 are provided in the receptor of a size to permit sufficient smok'- ing draft, but not large enough to permit particles of tobacco to pass through. A hole I4 in the bottom provides for attachment tofthe receptor of a member I5. This member serves several purposes. It is shaped to t closely within the contour of the receptor, and the lower extremity is narrowed as at lh, and bent afterbeing inserted through the hole I4. This pivots it, permitting easy circumferential movement, -instantly cleaning the interior surface'y of the receptor of any foul substance. It may also be used in this manner, to loosen tobacco that vhas become too firmly packed in the receptor. This member also serves as an airregulator in conjunction with the ventilation hole I6 by means of the horizontal portion thereof, designated I5a. This hole can be completely orv partiallycovered or left open, by easy adjustment of the member I5. It will be observed, that this hole is provided by punching through a portion' of the receptor, that is struck inwardly from the contour of the receptor. In Fig. 3, this struck'in' portion, which is necessary toA form a channelflue,4 inthe otherwise close fit around the edge of the bowl, is indicatedv in section by numeral Il, andthe numeral IS merely indicates the location of the hole in the rim. Fig. 5 shows a top plan view of this struck in portion and hole on a larger scale.' For clarity, the drawings show the member I5a with a slight space, but actually it closes'tightly over the hole Iii.y In lighting up the pipe, it 'is desirable to close the hole I6, so thatsmokng draft is increased to well start the burning of the tobacco. As this progresses, the hole may be partially and then fully opened. When'drawing smoke, this ventilation hole allowsfresh air to come in contact and mix with the sm'oke'coming through the perforations I 3, and the smoke'is thereby cooled. When the smoker relaxes, the

Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail top plan view of only the body portion-of the receptor, showing an air cir in portion.

culationchannelformed by avstruck hole vliiactsfas, a heat outlet and `also any mois# ture,` that may be present in theA chamber I8,

formedvbetwke'en the yreceptor andthe' bowl is evaporated andv expelled;` The smoke'vduct vI9 ofv the'stem 'is-thus kept free from moistuife'" and since .the tobacco inthereceptor is kept entirely away from' the bottomv and removed from the ing clip furthe-,receptor to the pipe, by reason of the bendedportion 2D. This, besides forming a suitable handle for gripping the receptor for removing or replacing it and for cleaning and regulating, also provides a clip actingagainst the outside of the pipe bowl to rmly hold the receptor in place. The steel, of which ythe member I5 is made, has enough springiness to provide the required tension in the bended. portion 20. against the outside of the pipe bowl, to hold the receptor securely in place. The receptor can, of course, be turned to any position, so that the ventilation hole i6, and accordingly also the member I..5,.1nay'be to theffront, back or sides-of. the pipe bow-1 the drawings merely. showingl what, mightbe a preferred position of same.

From thefforegoing.,l it apparent how my to-Y bacco. pipe4 receptor is. constructed, and how it must improve pipe smoking. and make it. more. enjoyable and healthful.. All of the tobacco is. burnednp, and with-good aroma from the rst to the last pui.. There is no accumulation of'. tobacco, .nicotine and moisture to clog thefsmoke ductofthe pipe stern, resulting in an ill-smellingv sour pipe, with-injurious effects.' on. the smoker. Itais a.dry,.mild smoke,.which.can be inhaled like. that'of aI cigarette. The smoker is .relieved of constant pipev cleaning.. The receptor keeps.. the stemand pipe cleanand free. from tobaccoA flakes and slug-s.. There are no traps for impuritiesA and creators of' moisture. and strong pipe odor. The yventilation minimizes moistureand odor and keepsthe pipe well-aired.4 All that is necessary is,vv to tipfout `the ashes, revolve the. cleaner and rell without. resorting to digging out tobacco. andthereby clogging thestem of the pipe. The pipe iskept clean with Very slight eiiort.

Also, it is apparent that the receptor. .can be economically manufactured,l since, its parts require but a small lamount of material and are not diilicult to form. A standard size will iit most tobacco pipes, requiring only a little reaming of thebowl. Itis thus easily iitted to pipes in stock, the clearance required being providedby slight roaming ata smallcost. Otherwise, pipes may in the rst instance be. manufactured to tthe receptor. Special sizes of receptors can be provided. without, great increase in manufacturing. cost.` Since the tobacco or re does not comein contact with the inner wall of the pipe bowlr at any time, the pipe bowl does not burn out, so there is no loss in reaming out the bowl.. For the same reason,l cheaper woods may be used for pipe making. With the receptor, a better -smoke is obtainable regardless of the quality'of the wood. The sweeter smoking conventional pipes are made, from briar. with relatively straight grain, which is quite hard to obtain and expensive. At the same time, such pipe will burn out quicker than onev of hard knurly briar, which latter material is cheaper but perhaps more attractive looking. With the receptor therefore, particular woods are -not necessary, and. it permits the choice of wood and perhaps other kinds .of` materials, which have. an attractiveappearance..

While. :I haveshown andldescrbed' 'a .preferred foi-moi my invention, it is obvious that many changes, which are within the scope of my invention, will be apparent to those skilled in the art. I therefore desire to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. In combination with the bowl of a tobacco pipe, of a receptor and a rotating member, said receptorl comprising substantially a. thimbleshaped body portion, an annular-collarfintegral with said body portion at the open end thereof and adapted to fit over the rim of the bowl, said body portion leaving substantial air circulation space between it and the inside of the pipe bowl, extending; aroundvand under said body portion, said body portion.. having a fillet adjoining said annular collar, said iillet being of such radius that said receptor is concentrically and firmly suspended .in the pipe bowl, said receptor having a plurality of perforations adjacent its lower end having draughtcommunication with theypipe bowl, a hole at its upper endextending through said annular collar and .leadingdirectly from and, to the atmosphere, said hole being in the-top-oi. a iiue formed inthe otherwiseclose t` around the edge of the.- bowL said holeiprovidingfull comY munication` with. said air` circulationv space, said flue consisting of an inwardly struck portion oi. said. receptor, a` hole. centrally located inthe.

bottom ofsaid .recepten said last mentioned hole being engaged by saidv rotating. `member and. aboutv whichV said member is pivoted, said en@ gagementconsisting oiy .anarrowed end of said rotatingv memberv extending through. said. last mentioned hole and-with a reverse ci1rve,.bended portion. partly within and. partly without. said receptor to hold same in place, said rotating member having ka bended portionover the edge:

of the.. pipe bowl with la flat portion iitting tightly over said upper hole and, becauseoi suchpivoting being adapted to. serve as.. a damper over. said ventilation hole andsaid rotating memberhavv ing its intermediate portion shaped to conform closely to the. interior of saidv receptor being also adapted to serre Aas a cleaner offtheinterior of saidreceptor, and-said rotating memberY having said bended portion at. the .upper .extremity thereof extending across and downwardly sub-'- stantially over said pipe bowl, sad-bendedportion havingrequired tension-.to hold said. receptor securely in place although permittingeasy move?. ment of said rotatingmember..

2. In a device of the character described,.;a thin hollow body member and a rotatinglmember, said body. member having. tapered. sides, anopen top and a closed bottomVanfoutwardlY extend-j ingv annular collar at the open top adaptedto t over the rim of .a` tobacco pipebowl, aiillet joining said collar and said body member and ooncentrically positioned saidbody member in said pipe bowl and forming a circular chamber ine termediate said body member and the inner walls of the pipe bowl and forming a chamber .in .the bottom of .thepipe bowl below the bottom offtlie body memben. said bodymember .havingfperfforations adjacent saidv bottom .and .acentrally located `opening in saidA bottom for reception-of lsaid rotating member, 1 said `,perfinationsf provi ing direct draught connection? between said body member andthe bottom of said pipe bowl; an opening. extending. .through said annular 'collar and providing. .communicationbetween theoutside atmosphere and-j` said intermediate chamber' 1n Said .pipe 'bow1.:-said. body member having.- a channel formed in 4its side to COOperateWtsaid collar opening to provide full use thereof, said rotating member having a bended portion over the edge of the pipe bowl with a at portion tting tightly over said collar opening and retainably pivoting about said opening in the bottom of said body member and adapted to serve as a damper over said opening to the atmosphere in said collar, and said rotating member having its intermediate portion shaped to conform closely to the interior of said body member being also adapted to serve as a cleaner of the interior of said body member, said rotating member having means for providing a handle to conveniently grip same for removing or replacing the body member and also holding the body member rmly in place while still permitting easy movement of said rotating member.

3. In a device of the character described, a tobacco pipe receptor and a rotating member, said receptor having a tapered barrel with perforations adjacent its lower end, a rounded bottom with a central opening to engage and pivot said rotating member, an annular outwardly extending collar with a llet joining the top of said tapered barrel, an opening in said collar in registry with a channel formed in the upper portion of said barrel, said channel consisting of an inwardly struck portion of said barrel, said receptor being concentrically spaced from the inner wall of a tobacco pipe bowl by said fillet to form an air chamber around and below same, said opening in said collar providing communication between the outside atmosphere and the air chamber, said rotating member being shaped to conform to said tapered barrel and said rounded bottom as same is rotated and its lower extremity being narrowed and bent in reverse into, through and out of said central bottom opening, its upper extremity extending across and downward over and against the exterior of a pipe bowl, whereby said rotating member serves as a damper over said opening to atmosphere, as a cleaner of the interior of said receptor and to loosen tobacco too firmly packed, and a mounting clip for holding said receptor firmly in said pipe bowl though permitting easy movement of said rotating member, and as a handle to grip receptor for easily removing or replacing same and without being burned.

GEORGE N. POLYMEROS.

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